DIOCESAN OFFICES
Diocesan Offices
MISSION STATEMENT: Committed to the vision of the Gospel, the Spirit of Vatican II and the realisation of God's Kingdom, we, the staff of the Diocesan Office, seek to serve in a spirit of compassion and respect, the Bishop, Clergy and the people of the diocese in meeting the needs of the community through the collaborative sharing of pastoral financial and administrative gifts and resources. "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10
Finace Administration
The Diocesan Finance Council
The Diocesan Finance Council (DFC) is the primary consultative body to the Bishop on financial and administrative matters. The role of the DFC is to advise the Bishop on the administration of the assets of the diocese.
The DFC is comprised of members appointed by the Bishop with skills and expertise in finance, accounting, investment and law. The Chairman of the DFC is the Bishop.
The Diocesan Finance Office
The Diocesan Finance Office (DFO) is responsible for the administration of the assets of the diocese. This includes supervising the administration of assets belonging to parishes.
In addition to administering the assets of the diocese and its parishes, the DFO is also responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting including implementing the budget determined by the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC), meeting the expenditure authorised by the Bishop and preparing financial reports of the diocese and its apostolates.
The responsibilities of the DFO also include managing the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) on behalf of investors in the fund. This role includes investment management, reporting marketing and customer service. Other responsibilities include managing CatholicCare, Lumen Christi Homes, Busselton Youth Camp and Retired Priests Fund.
The role of the DFO reflects the church’s desire to have a prudent system of controls in its finance and administration. It does this in accordance with the Civil and Church Laws and its own policies promulgated by the Bishop.
Apart from the DFC, another key consultative body that assists the DFO administer the assets of the diocese and its parishes, is the Diocesan Resources Committee (DRC). This body is appointed by the Bishop to assist with the best use of the property assets of the diocese and parishes.
Pastoral Life and Mission Centre
This Centre is a sign of our commitment to walk together as a diocesan family. Everything that happens within will ultimately be directed outward to provide formation support and pastoral services to our parishes, our clergy, our schools, our ministries and the wider community.
The Pastoral Life and Mission Centre is not simply an office space, but a mission-focused centre reminding us of who we are as a Diocese and why we exist – to serve the mission of Christ and the people entrusted to our care.
We hope to strengthen collaboration, to improve accessibility for parishes, and to foster a spirit of shared responsibility, to listen, to connect and to enrich our diocesan life.
Clergy Life and Mission
The main purpose of the Clergy Life and Mission is to support, organise and plan for the clergy ongoing formation, which includes the Professional Development Days, Professional Supervision, Clergy Annual Retreat and Clergy Annual Conference.
Priests Welfare Fundation
The Priests Welfare Foundation provides social welfare, maintenance, necessities of life and relief from poverty to sick and retired priests in the Bunbury Diocese.
The foundations’ annual appeal is held on the first weekend of September and coincides with Fathers’ Day, encouraging people to reflect on the care and support received from the “Spiritual Fathers” who are our priests. This is reflected in the motto of the foundation “For the Care of our Spiritual Fathers”.
OUR VISION
The Bunbury Priests Welfare Foundation aims to grow over time and provide a regular and recurring income source for enhancing the work of the diocese in caring for our sick priests and those in retirement.
WHY IS THE FOUNDATION NECESSARY
The ordination of a priest brings with it a commitment by the Diocese to take care for him and provide for his needs, including after retirement.
Managed by priests, for priests, the Foundation’s purpose is to provide social welfare, maintenance, necessities of life and relief from poverty to our Priests when in need of support.
Marriage Office
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601 “The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament”
Can. 1055 §1. The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament between the baptized.
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Our Vision
Transforming the world through forming Christ in and loving all young people.
Our Mission
To demonstrate and grow excellent ministry to young people by providing leadership, mentorship and administrative and creative support to the Church in the Diocese of Bunbury, so that all young people can be empowered to live as disciples of Christ.
What is the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office?
The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office (DYMO) was established by Bishop Gerard Holohan in 2015 order to create and improve ministry to young people through the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury. DYMO is part of the Diocesan Pastoral Office and works in youth ministry on both a Parish and Diocesan level. The office consists of a Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator as well as a range of hardworking and committed youth ministry volunteers.
So what do we do?
We hope to provide an awesome youth ministry to the young people of the Diocese. DYMO works to help and support parishes in Youth Ministry and also coordinates Diocesan Youth Ministry events. Some of our main tasks are:
- Consulting with Parishes to develop and sustain active Youth Ministry initiatives.
- Helping and supporting parishes to minister to young people effectively through networking, mentorship, training and formation.
- Ensuring young people throughout the Diocese have a voice that is respected and heard.
- Developing an active and healthy Diocesan Youth Ministry through events, camps and retreats.
- Coordinating Diocesan participation in State, National and International events.
- Follow the vision and framework outlined in Anointed and Sent.
- Ensuring all young people throughout the Diocese know that they are loved and cared about by Christ and His Church. Other areas we cover are:
- Leadership and Mentorship in Youth Ministry
- Youth Ministry structures and processes
- Parish Youth Ministry Development
- Youth Ministry Resourcing
- Diocesan Youth Community Development
- Collaboration
- Communication and Social Media
Get involved!
We hope that as many people as possible involved in youth ministry. This means you! We are always in need of a wide variety of volunteers of all ages and of many different skills, abilities and gifts. Or perhaps you would like to contribute but not sure how we would love to hear from anyone willing to give their time and effort to help Youth Ministry grow across the Diocese. We would especially like to hear from young people who would like to become leaders in youth ministry. We always appreciate and need your prayers especially – so please pray for us!
ACBC Office For Youth: http://www.youth.catholic.org.au/
Catholic Development Fund
Catholic Development Fund
The Catholic Development Fund (CDF) assists the Bishop to meet the needs of the diocese in growing and fulfilling its mission. Funds invested with the CDF are used to support the Church by providing low cost funding for Catholic capital building projects in parishes, primary schools, secondary colleges, religious orders, diocesan agencies, health & aged care providers and for priests.
By investing in the CDF, you can assist the Bishop in a very practical way in achieving the mission of the Catholic Church in our Diocese.
The Catholic Development Fund (CDF) assists the Bishop to meet the needs of the diocese in growing and fulfilling its mission. Funds invested with the CDF are used to support the Church by providing low cost funding for Catholic capital building projects in parishes, primary schools, secondary colleges, religious orders, diocesan agencies, health & aged care providers and for priests.
By investing in the CDF, you can assist the Bishop in a very practical way in achieving the mission of the Catholic Church in our Diocese.
Media and Communication
PURPOSE
To support the Diocese in communicating its mission clearly and effectively across media and digital platforms, fostering unity, transparency and evangelisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with diocesan media and communications
- Support preparation and distribution of pastoral messages and announcements
- Maintain and update digital platforms (website, social media, newsletters)
- Assist with media enquiries where appropriate
- Help promote diocesan events and initiative
- Support clear and consistent internal communication
